Sorry about the late reply. My computors been down
I've tried Atkins, but found it too restrictive, I don't know too much about Dukan, but to be honest I'm finding South Beach really easy.

I'm having no problem with losing weight whatsoever. When I SS on Lipotrim, I only lost 2 - 3lbs a week so I'm matching that and I'm eating really well. I'm not hungry and I'm eating lots of lovely food. It was my anniversary last week and I had a lovely glass of Red wine..and this was allowed.

Thanks Coffee....its easier then Atkins. I've done Atkins a few times, but get really fed up of having no carbs what so ever. I love having chick peas, kidney beans etc (yummy chili con carne). Phase 2 is fab....lots of good foods you cannot have on Atkins (plus wine!!). Up to now I'm having better losses. I don't want to jinx it though as I'm due a bad week.

Hi Vicky I love Atkins, but sometimes after a few weeks I feel a bit off kilter. I probably just eat too much. I get nausea and chest pains which worry me a bit.

I also discovered recently I have a wheat intolerance. Seems like if I stay away from wheat, I can eat pretty much what I want and not gain. What a revelation I can't believe it's taken all these years to figure it out. That's probably why I always felt so good in phase 1 of Atkins, no wheat. I've since learned that a lot of the low carb products have wheat in them. Wonder if a lot of people experience this problem too and wonder why. Jim's right frankenfoods

Thank goodness crisps and alcohol are wheat free. Miss everyone on the Atkins site, but still sneak a peak at what everyone's up too. xo

Seems like South Beach agrees with you shazpaz well done you look great. Will check this out. Also a friend is doing the "diet solution" and it's sounds similar to South Beach.

Shazpaz -- you lost a stone and did it over the holidays that is fantastic. I love South Beach -- I have a couple of the cookbooks and it is really a diet for life (maintenance) once you get to phase 3. I am doing CD ssing -- because I do better without food in the mix. However, once I get to goal I will use SB for my long-term maintenance programme. Moderation and good choices.

My husband does very well on SB and I have used it in the past to lose about 2 stone before losing the plot.

MinnieMel

MinnieMel's Silver DiaryNo one put me on a diet, I've put myself on one . . . so, when I cheat, give up, do not do what I should - I'm only failing myself. (Beck Helpful Thought)

Breaking this into Baby Steps with measurable goals:NSVs (Non-Scale Victories)
Do fitness at least 3 times a week for a month (then continue)
Be comfy in red Michael Kors US14 jeans
Be comfy in Hilfinger cropped jeans US12
Get into US 10
Get into Goal Jeans US 8
Be comfy in US 8 Jeans (and NEVER gain out of them!)

Scale Scores
Lose to be under 190Lose to be 185
Lose to be 180
Lose to be 175
Lose to be 170
Lose to be old "fat weight" 168
Lose to be 165
Lose to be 160
Lose to be at my 2013 lowest weight (156)
Lose to be in the 10s (153)
Lose to to be under 150
Lose to be at a healthy BMI - 145
Lose to be at 10 stone (140)
Lose 2 to be at the top of my target zone (138)
finally, lose to be at Goal! (133)

Hi MinnieMel. I love it too. I've now lost 17lbs. I've done Ssing before and to be honest couldnt face it again. I've been out for a couple of meals this weekend, but just made the right choices. Thats what I struggled with when ssing. We go out for meals ALOT and hubby was getting fed up of it. Good on ya for sticking to it hun.

I agree re SB being a 'for life' diet. I honestly think I can stick to this for life, but with the odd treat.

Hi Bastet...Thanks hun. It is a fab diet isn't it. I've lost 21lbs now...so I'm pleased with that. Because I have a sweet tooth I've managed to find ways round this diet. I have plenty of sugarfree gum and sweets around, plus I have diabetic ice-cream and sugarfree jelly when I need a sweet fix. Its all about making the right choices.

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